Travelers: Complete Our Estate Planning Checklist (Actually Relax on Vacation) Travel broadens the mind, but it carries its share of stress. Whether you’re a frequent flier or going on a long-overdue vacation, you’ve likely got a million things on your to-do list before your departure. While it might seem less important than packing enough sunscreen and coordinating childcare, creating an …
Owning your own business can be deeply satisfying, but it also takes a toll on your time and energy. You don’t have a “day off” anymore; you’re constantly building and growing your company for the benefit of your loved ones. In many ways, you ARE the business—the company’s day-to-day operations wouldn’t be the same without you. So, what happens to …
A Kids Protection Plan® (KPP) makes legal provisions for minor children if something happens to you or your spouse. By adding it to your estate planning documents, you can ensure that the right person will raise your children if you’re suddenly unable to do so. Table of Contents Benefits of Creating a Kids Protection Plan® Sooner Rather Than Later Even if you …
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Asked to Serve as a Successor Trustee in Florida It may be an honor to serve as a loved one’s successor trustee, but it’s also an enormous responsibility. You have a legal duty to oversee and distribute trust assets to the intended beneficiaries—and if you make a mistake during trust administration, you …
The reality of being a business owner is that you open yourself up to a number of unique risks that most people don’t have to worry about—and the more successful your business is, the more risks you face. These risks also don’t care what industry or market you’re in. Unfortunately, most business owners aren’t fully aware of all the potential risks …
“You need to have skin in the game,” my parents would tell me when I asked for money and I hadn’t done anything extra special to earn it. What work ethic do you remember your parent(s) teaching you? If you don’t have a vested interest in getting something you really want it will have no value to you. My son …
I was the kid who wanted the crust off of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because I didn’t think it was necessary. “That’s the best part” my mom would say to me as she took a bite! As an adult I understand what she meant, the proverbial crust is the best part sometimes. Similarly, cutting corners with your business …
In 2008, Congress passed House Resolution 1499 which recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning and designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Notably, this Resolution passed without objection on the bipartisan sponsorship of 50 representatives. Nevertheless, according to a 2021 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 …
“Top Gun only accepts the Best of the Best,” said Viper to the entering class during the 1980’s iconic “Top Gun” movie. This is also true for AJ Yolofsky which is why we are proud to announce that he has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”. He was nominated for his work in …
3 Ways to Protect Your NFT 2. How did you purchase your NFT? Since we are talking about cryptocurrencies, how you purchased your NFT is important. Regardless, if you bought it with cryptocurrency or cash, the government wants to ensure that you are properly taxed. Remember that death and taxes are the two unavoidable things in life. Also, an NFT is considered property …
